giant squid

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noun

any squid of the genus Architeuthis, inhabiting deep ocean bottoms and sometimes attaining an arm span of 65 feet (20 meters) or more.

Origin of giant squid

First recorded in 1935–40

Words nearby giant squid

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Words related to giant squid

hydra, kraken, leviathan, oarfish